检 (jiǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 检 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 检 (jiǎn) means "to check or examine". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 检 stroke by stroke?

检 has 11 strokes. The radical is 木. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 检 and 枯?

检 (jiǎn) and 枯 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 检?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 木. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 检?

Common words containing 检 include: 检查 (jiǎn chá) — to check, inspect, or examine; 检票 (jiǎn piào) — to check tickets; 体检 (tǐ jiǎn) — physical examination; check-up.

How to Write 检

The character 检 (jiǎn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

检 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to check or examine.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 检 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 检

检查 jiǎn chá

to check, inspect, or examine

检票 jiǎn piào

to check tickets

体检 tǐ jiǎn

physical examination; check-up

Example Sentences

请检查一下你的作业。

qǐng jiǎn chá yī xià nǐ de zuò yè

Please check your homework.

我们去火车站检票。

wǒ men qù huǒ chē zhàn jiǎn piào

We are going to the train station to check tickets.

我明天要去医院体检。

wǒ míng tiān yào qù yī yuàn tǐ jiǎn

I'm going to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow.

Similar Characters

枯 kū

枰 píng

枳 zhǐ

Practice Writing 检 (jiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 检

What does 检 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 检 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 检 and 枯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 检?

What common words use 检?

How to Write 检 (jiǎn)